The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-14
THE PROCEEDINGS In DETAIL.
IN JOINT CONVENTION,

Disgraceful Acti on of the democrats in Re-
fusing to Hear the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
The Speaker called the House to order at 1890
yesterday morning, when prayer was offered by
the Rev. r. j. Gantz, of the Christian Church.
Following this the Speaker announced, "The
Senators are here" when they entered the House
aud took seats to the right Of tho Speaker. The
Speaker then said, "The hour for canvassing
the vote for Lieutenant governor, according to
the Constitution having now arrived I will now,
in the presence of the House and Senate, pro-
coed to omen and count the vote"
Mr.. Kellison-I desire to offer resolution
pertinent to the matter now before the House
The Speaker-The Clerk will take the vote as
l announce it.
Mr. Harrell-I desire to protest
Mr.. Keison-I rise to point of order
The Speaker-The gentlemen are out Of order,
and shall require them to keep their seats.
The Speaker called the vote of the counties, at
the conclusion of which MIR. .ewett said, Il wish
to call the attention of the Speaker"
The Speaker-The gentleman is out Of order
until the business before the House is concluded
Mr.. Jewett-l will sit down because the
Speaker SAYS
Mr.. Gordon-I desire to call the attention of
the Speaker to one thing
The Speaker-The gentleman is out Of order
until the matter before the House is disposed of.
Mr.. Gordon-I simply want to remind the
Speaker that the journal of the House had not
been read, which IS the first thing in order.
Mr.. Patton-I suggest that three Democratic
members be appointed to assist the Speaker
The Speaker-The gentleman is out OF order
| until we conclude the business before the con
vention. / will announce the result of the vote:
Robert s. Robertson, go. ZIG; John c. Nelson.
227 593; E. S. Pope, 3Ol6 J. NJ. Gale, s. s28; -
Evils, l. Robert S. Robertson having receiv ed
| ma GRITTY of the votes cast, | now declare him
| Lieutenant governor of the State of Indiana
| The oath will be now administered by Judge
| Walker.
! The Lieutenant governor ha wing qualified the
| Speaker said II have the honor and
pleasure of presenting to you the Lieutenant
| governor, Robert S. Robertson"
Mr. Robertson took the gayel and ATTEMPTED
| to preserve order.
| Mr. Jewett-I rise to point or order
| The conference.-the gentleman is
| out of order
he Is Lieutenant governor or not. has no author
| ity to preside over the House of Representatives.
1t seems that we have two presiding officers
| He Robertson has no authority to preside over
| Lieutenant-governor of all the States in the
Union, he has no authority to preside oyer this
| House.
member protest against it. [Applause
member-Ihis IS cowardly, and as Repre-
| sentative protest.
Mr.. Gordon--I want to say. Mr. Speaker.
want to say there is quorum on this floor
| Applause and Misses
! Mr.. Major move that the gallery be cleared
The Lieutenant governor-The gentleman viii
take his seat.
Mr.. Robertson then began reading as follows:
Senator'S and Representatives of the General AS
! sembly:
Having been elected by the people of this State t,
the Office of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS and declared b,
the tribunal and officer charged with that power AMI
duty by the Constitution l enter upon and assu1n,
the duties of the Office with keen appreciation Of b
responsibilities devoving upon me. but with the firm
resolve to discharge those duties without fear or ia
vor, so far as lies within my own weak powers so tx
do. 1t should be recognized that wise counsel ma
ture deberation and cool judgment should govern
in all acts which pertain to the public welfare: tina
the upholding of the Constitution the laws and tn
dignity of our great Commonwealth and the rights
the people hereunder. should be the paramount ain
of every officer of the three independent department
of our State government. and the ambition of no in
vidual should De permitted to have precedence owe
the least Of the rights of the people in the choice
their officers or the management of their affairs
Entertaining these views, aim shall be to SO dis
charge the duties of the Office to which the people
the exercise of their preroeatve have chosen me tina
not only their verdict but my conscience NAV al
prove my
Seeking no controversy shall shun no resnons
bity in endeavoring to perform the duties of tn
laws of the State looking for guidance do tn
right, believing that
HE is thrice armed
Who has his quarrel just"
To these ends invoke your counsel and assstan C,
and your charity for faults and shortcomings
now declare this convention adjourned to meet
this hall at II o'clock NJ. Wednesday, the lot
day IF January inst. to discharge the dntes devolve
upon it by the of Congress relating to and proyi
ing FOR the election of United States Senator.
AS he read. Mr. Jewett said: Il want to sa
that this minority will never sacrifice the
rights and allow the Lieutenant governor to pr
side over the House of Representatives.
Mr.. Patton (the acknowledgements sti
reading)--We have recognized no joins CONVEX
ton by roll call. | say this House has new.
recognized and they have right to lAl
plause, cheers, Kisses. Cries OF Louder an